Was the 2008 economic crash indicative of Schumpeter’s creative destruction dynamic that capitalism relies on, or did “the great recession” grow out of the rationalization and reification Schumpeter saw as inherently problematic to the economy?

What will be an ideal response?


With the financial instruments (like mortgage-backed securities) becoming inherently unstable, the 2008 crash was basically a swift and widespread occurrence of Schumpeter’s creative destruction

Sociology

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In the textbook, which of the following is NOT an explanation for why women are less likely than men to run for public office?

A. They lack the mental toughness. B. They have many domestic responsibilities. C. They face prejudice and discrimination both among the electorate and within party organizations. D. They have been socialized not to develop the qualities needed to be successful politicians.

Sociology

Periods of national financial recession are always periods of increased rates of divorce

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Charon argues that prejudice and discrimination

a. have a socializing affect when we see people like ourselves being oppressed. b. are harmful only because of their direct impact. c. are not really harmful. d. are not related to the self or socialization.

Sociology

Compare and contrast multiculturalism with counterculture. Provide examples of each in your descriptions.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology